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Vocabulary Term Details

Death

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death)

Death is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a particular living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include biological aging (senescence), predation, malnutrition, disease, suicide, murder and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Biological phenomena
Developmental stages
Cell death
Mortality

This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
29-May-2013

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